Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jus Fruit Bubble Tea Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jugo Juice
Coffee Shop
Waves Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Kitamba Java
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
D6 Tabletop Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rosso Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Coco
Coffee Shop
Gravity Espresso and Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Paradise Lanes
Bowling Alley
Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas
Cinema
Bow Habitat Station
Aquarium
Muskox
Attraction
River Otters
Attraction
Bison
Attraction
Whooping Crane
Attraction
American Woodland Caribou
Attraction
Grey wolf
Attraction
Dall's Sheep
Attraction
Wapiti (Canadian Elk)
Attraction
Rocky Mountain Goat
Attraction
Calgary Zoo
Zoo
Big Horn Sheep
Attraction
Grizzly bear
Attraction
TELUS Spark Science Centre
Attraction
Black Bear
Attraction
Cineplex Cinemas
Cinema
Cougar
Attraction
Lemurs
Attraction
Lions
Attraction
Calgary Zoo
Zoo
Meerkats
Attraction
Giraffes
Attraction
Rock Hyrax
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) C+
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Dover Pizza
Fast Food
Edo Japan
Fast Food
Mary Brown's
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panago
Fast Food
Harvey's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
County Line Saloon
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
La Beer Stop
Alcohol
Tavern 52
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Grampa's Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Punk Rock Bowling
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Jollibee
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
Forest Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
Marlborough Community Centre
Community Centre
Centre for Newcomers
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Penbrooke Meadows Community Association
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
Sunrise Community Link Resource Centre
Community Centre
Marlborough Park Community Centre
Community Centre
Southview Community Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Abbeydale Community Centre
Community Centre
Dover Community Centre
Community Centre
Rundle Community Hall
Community Centre
Pineridge Community Centre
Community Centre
Crossroads Community Association
Community Centre
Inglewood Community Hall
Community Centre
Monterey Community Centre
Community Centre
THE SLOVENIAN CANADIAN CLUB OF CALGARY
Community Centre
Tibetan Association Of Alberta (TAA)
Community Centre
Whitehorn Community Centre
Community Centre
Pro Fitness Group
Gym
Temple Community Centre and Hall
Community Centre
Bridgeland-Riverside Community Hall
Community Centre
Calgary Foothills Soccer Performance Center
Gym
Renfrew Community Association
Community Centre
Groceries (0) A+
Lucky Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Vinh Huong
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Tiendona Market
Grocery Store
大統華 T&T Supermarket
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Forest Lawn
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Food Market
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Angel's Bakeshop & Restaurant
Bakery
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Seafood City Supermarket
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Village Square
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Monterey
Grocery Store
MRT Family Foods
Grocery Store
Basha Foods International
Grocery Store
Byblos Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Bulk Barn
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
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Fonda Park
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Marwood Park
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Shops (2) A+
Mac's
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bell
Electronics
Bell
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Marlborough Mall
Mall
Giant Tiger
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
B&P Cycle
Bicycle
Green Cedars Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Tab's
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollarama Forest Lawn
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Husky Food Store
Convenience Store
Windsor Plywood (North)
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree Forest Hills Plaza
Discount Store
Salvation Army
Clothing
Husky Market
Convenience Store
Home Hardware
Home Improvement
Canadian Tire
Department Store
Mylee's Bridal Fashion and Formal Wear
Clothing
Rona
Home Improvement
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Manchester Industrial (A+)

2. Midnapore (A+)

3. Shawnessy (A+)

4. Spruce Cliff (A+)

5. Inglewood (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.9% take public transportation in Forest Heights.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
73/42
Bus Stop
72
Bus Stop
49
Bus Stop
Calgary – Marlborough Mall
Bus Stop
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Marlborough
Transit Station
Stop ID 5063
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Stop ID 8834
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Stop ID 5071
Bus Stop
Stop ID 8835
Bus Stop
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Franklin
Transit Station
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Workers Taking Public Transit
13.9% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Lakeview (A+)

2. Signature Park (A+)

3. Mayland Heights (A+)

4. Parkdale (A+)

5. Signal Hill (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Forest Heights is 85/100 - which is 15% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Valleyview (A+)

2. Fairview Industrial (A+)

3. Penbrooke Meadows (A+)

4. Abbeydale (A+)

5. Dover (A+)

crime D

Forest Heights crime rates are 5,724 per 100k, which is 10% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
4,621 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,103 crimes per 100k D+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Altadore (A+)

2. Aspenwoods (A+)

3. Bayview (A+)

4. Bel-Aire (A+)

5. Briar Hill (A+)

employment C-

The median income in Forest Heights is $66,598 - which is 30% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$66,598 F
Unemployment Rate
7.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Hanson Ranch (A+)

2. Rosedale (A+)

3. Sundance (A+)

4. Mayfair (A+)

5. Elbow Park (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fire Station 12 (Forest Heights)
Fire Station
East Calgary Health Centre
Clinic
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Fire Station 23 (Southview)
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Hope Medicare Pharmacy
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Mayland Medical Centre
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Peter Lougheed Centre of the Calgary General Hospital
Hospital
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Fire Station 4 (Vista Heights)
Fire Station
Pineridge Medical Clinic
Doctor
Stony Trail Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Galaxy Dental
Dentist
Oasis Medical Centre
Clinic
East Hills Dental Clinic
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bonavista Downs (A+)

2. Britannia (A+)

3. Cedarbrae (A+)

4. Coventry Hills (A+)

5. Cranston (A+)

housing B

Forest Heights home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A A+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Bel-Aire (A+)

2. Scarboro (A+)

3. Scarboro - Sunalta West (A+)

4. Aspenwoods (A+)

5. Roxboro (A+)

schools A+

The Forest Heights graduation rate is 74% - which is 13% lower than Alberta
School Test Scores
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High School Grad. Rates
74% D-
Elementary Schools (1) A+
Keeler School
Ernest Morrow School
Marlborough School
Patrick Airlie School
Holy Trinity School
Bob Edwards School
Holy Family School
Penbrooke Meadows School
St. Peter Elementary School
Janus Academy
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School
St. Mark Elementary School
G.W. Skene School
Radisson Park School
Chris Akkerman School
Roland Michener School
St. Martha School
Calgary Islamic School, Omar Bin Al-Khattab Campus
James Short Memorial School
Calgary Writing Centre (Argyll Home School)
Valley View School
Dr. Gladys McKelvie Egbert
Ian Bazalgette School
Almadina Language Charter Academy, Mountain View Campus
Holy Cross Elementary Junior High School
High Schools (0) A+
Forest Lawn High School
Jack James High School
Father Lacombe School
Sanctuary Outreach
Discovering Choices 2
Janus Academy (Holy Cross Site)
Eastside Christian Academy
Phoenix Education Foundation
Lester B. Pearson High School
Columbia College
The Holy House of Our Lady and St. John
Mountain View Academy
Delta West Academy
Calgary Islamic School, Akram Jomaa Campus
Fresh Start Outreach Program
St. Anne Academic Centre
Heritage Christian Academy
Calgary Arts Academy
Bishop McNally High School
Bow Valley College - Main Campus
Discovering Choices
Project Trust
Aurora Learning Calgary
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chinook Park (A+)

2. Scarboro (A+)

3. Hillhurst (A+)

4. Sunnyside (A+)

5. Mission (A+)

ratings N/A

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Royal Oak (A+)

2. Arbour Lake (A+)

3. Belmont (A+)

4. Legacy (A+)

5. Kincora (A+)

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Forest Heights, Calgary, AB Area Guide

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Forest Heights Area Facts

  • Forest Heights has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Forest Heights crime rates are 36% higher than the Calgary average
  • Cost of living in Forest Heights is 9% lower than the Calgary average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest Heights? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

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      Entertainment

      Paradise Lanes
      Cineplex Odeon Sunridge Spectrum Cinemas
      Bow Habitat Station
      Muskox
      River Otters
      Bison
      Whooping Crane
      American Woodland Caribou

      Food & Drink

      Liquor Depot
      Dover Pizza
      Edo Japan
      Mary Brown's
      Mucho Burrito
      Burger King
      Quiznos
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Heights? Of all people who commute, 13.9% take public transportation in Forest Heights.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      6% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Heights? The cost of living in Forest Heights is 85/100 - which is 15% lower than Alberta.
      Forest Heights
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Calgary
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Heights? Forest Heights crime rates are 5,724, which are 10% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      5,724 per 100k people

      36% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      36% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Heights? The median income in Forest Heights is $66,598 which is 30% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $66,59819% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      71%11% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      18% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Forest Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Acadia Dental
      Foothills Medical Centre EMERGENCY ENTRANCE
      Mayfair Diagnostics Crowfoot
      Heritage Smiles Dental
      Harvest Medicine Calgary & Alberta
      Alberta Children's Hospital
      Foothills Medical Centre
      Peter Lougheed Centre of the Calgary General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Calgary Co-op Midtown Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Tuscany Health Care Clinic
      Thorncliffe Family Clinic
      Thorncliffe Medical Centre
      Primacy Medical Clinic
      Riverbend Medical Centre
      Shawnessy Medical Clinic
      Bridlewood Medical Clinic
      Humana Medical Clinic

      B Housing

      What are Forest Heights home prices? Forest Heights home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Forest Heights Schools

      Does Forest Heights have good schools? The Forest Heights graduation rate is 74% - which is 13% lower than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      14%

      43% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total surveys

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